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  1. morrisdl

    Defender first time offroad video

    Thanks! Insta360 OneX camera on the 'invisible' selfie stick and heavy duty bar clamp. Basically records all 360 degrees and then I export out what 16:9 section I want after the fact. The two lens overlap a bit to automatically stitch-out the selfie stick. ...This is youtube overview of the...
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    2020 Land Rover Defender is a Nightmare

    Would be nice if the new defender park assist would leave room for others to open the tailgate ;-) Luckily my sides open easy enough to load groceries. Do new-defenders have that?
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    Defender first time offroad video

    Tried this trail a month ago and transmission spectacularly blew a gasket before I even got to any wheel spinning. Repaired and returned to the same trail for some redemption. No cheesy music, just TDI snorts and whistles: Unintentionally the 300tdi did 'roll-coal' on the Jeep 4xE a few...
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    Installing a side case on a LR3/4

    Land rover did sell a "commecial" discovery with a metal roof panel and some even metal rear quarter windows. Maybe there is a part numbers somewhere, but I have never seen them.
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    Installing a side case on a LR3/4

    Anyone make a "gull-wing" window replacement yet?
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    LR3/4 Sway Bar disconnects

    I removed my rear sway bay years ago and have never regretted it. Overall a little better flex from the rear sway bar removal, but reducing my 'lift' from +2" down to +1" made way bigger improvements in keeping all the wheels on the ground. Need to hire a new photog but you get the idea:
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    I'm not a gear head... would an LR3 be for me?

    Fair enough - I should have put a big asterisk this. I offroad this truck 3-4 times per year, like this: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ybZpRsejuQRzgpXc6 My "maintenance" includes 12 goodyear duratrac sidewall splits, 3 compressors, a few sets of control arms, 2 driveshafts, AND the typical 150k...
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    I'm not a gear head... would an LR3 be for me?

    I agree that the purchase price is at best only 50% the cost of owning an LR3. This is about average for all my cars in the past 30 years. The cayenne (and other German brand cars) were the worst ever and the Tesla S best. The Toyotas in my history were all slightly better...
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    I'm not a gear head... would an LR3 be for me?

    2007 HSE has every option (except HD also adds locking rear diff) 2007 SE can be any combination of a-la-carte options, and some almost as well equipped as HSE. Biggest difference is the HSE exclusively had better stereo. Almost everything else could be optioned on an SE Not sure if this is...
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    New Defender News

    I suspect >2" subframe lift might require new drive shafts. They mention in the video trying +3" sub-frame lift and +1" rods for the next build.
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    New Defender News

    full build details including cost:
  12. morrisdl

    SYA Kit Limiting Straps Binding

    The stock air struts have bump stops AND prevent the wheels from over extending beyond the CVs max safe angle. The SYA drops the air struts bump stops are 2" lower; but the stock drop limit is also 2" beyond the CV design limit. The SYV straps prevent the wheels from dropping beyond the CV...
  13. morrisdl

    Lifting Rods for RRS

    Most of us started with short rods years ago because it was only option....now only option again for Defender2. BUT you dont have too...Invest in Gap IIDTOOl and get lifted and SO much more. I am not sure what sort of offroading you are into, but I found that my traction and ability to keep...
  14. morrisdl

    Looking for lr4!

    Easy. Here is 183 for sale that meet those criteria: Serch results on Cargurus.com
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    LR3 owners sound off, which tires?

    One year today, and still in love with everything 33" BFG KM3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/kfH54rrvgRrCZjku7
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    New to forum RRS

    Love the GREEN!
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    LR3/LR4 Storage Boxes For Sale

    Cool! what ARB fridge is that...I have a dometic cfx40. looks about the same
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    LR3 owners sound off, which tires?

    I always had to carry TWO duratrac spares on trips and on occasion needed both.
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    LR3 owners sound off, which tires?

    I went though 3 sets and every-single-one died of weak sidewall before they wore out. Some were only weeks old. Be careful around rocks!!
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    LR3 owners sound off, which tires?

    Just to follow up - I am loving BFG KM3's 285/70-17 on BMX X5 rims (no spacers) over LR3 v6 brakes with OEM front and rear bumper and +1" lift. I had to trim the front wheel well liners and pull them forward to the washer fluid bottle. sometimes still rubs lightly on full lock in reverse when...
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